Economy of the region in 2023

In 2023, 2,323 companies generated revenues of 6.961 billion EUR, an increase of 1.0 % over the previous year. The companies of Dolenjska and Bela krajina created 584 million euros in net profits. Main credits go to the 19 large companies, since they generated 58.7 % of total revenues in 2023. Among the most important are Krka, d. d., Novo mesto, Revoz, d. d., Adria Mobil, d. o. o. Novo mesto, CGP, d. d., Trimo, d. o. o., TPV AUTOMOTIVE d. o. o., Kolpa, d. o. o., Metlika, Ursa Slovenija, d. o. o.

There was also high added value, which represents the difference between the value of goods and the cost of materials and other supplies, used in manufacture. Value added per employee amounted to 74,792 euros (which is 5 % more than in 2022) and exceeded the national average by almost 23 %.

 

Statistics by size of enterprises (2023)

 

	Number of enterprises	Share in %	Employees	Share in %	Revenue in 000 €	Share in %
Micro	1,758	75.7	2,911	10.5	317,011	4.7
Small	486	20.9	7,071	25.5	1,280,810	19.0
Medium	60	2.6	5,086	18.4	1,182,592	17.6
Large	19	0.8	12,624	45.6	3,951,280	58.7
together	2,323	100.0	27,692	100.0	6,731,693	100.0

 

Pronounced export orientation of the region

The region is highly export oriented. Compared to 2022, the share of revenue achieved in the foreign markets increased by 2 % and amounted to 61.2 % in total revenue (for comparison - all of Slovenia realizes 41 % of total revenues in foreign markets), since manufacturing has the majority share. These results can also be attributed to good transportation connections.

Despite strong presence on foreign markets regional economy is constantly on the look-out for new ways of collaboration and seeks stronger position on international markets.

 

Business results of enterprises of Dolenjska and Bela krajina in 2023

 

	Dolenjska and Bela krajina	Index 23/22	Slovenia	Share of Dolenjska and Bela krajina Slo=100
Income in mio €	6,961	101	146,500	4.8
Expenses in mio €	6,293	97	138,576	4.5
Net profit in mio €	584	83	6,699	8.7
Average number of employees	27,692	101	547,873	5.1
Number of enterprises	2,323	104	71,638	3.2
Value added in mio €	2,071	16	33,422	6.2
Net value added per employee in €	74,792	105	61,003

 

Structure of activities

Of all areas of activities in the region the manufacturing is the most important, since it has generated 68 % of all sales revenues and has employed 64.6 % of all employees in the region's economy in 2023. The role of manufacturing in the region is greater than its role on the national level. Other significant activities are commerce, car repair and construction. 

The region has a long industrial tradition with large industrial companies as pillars of the regions’ growth. We have known examples of successful foreign investments, such as Revoz d. d., Ursa Slovenija d. o. o., Adria Mobil, d. o. o. Novo mesto.

 

Statistics by activities (2023)

 

Activity	Number of enterprises	Share in %	Employees	Share in %	Revenue in 000 €	Share in %
Manufacturing	475	20.4	17,896	64.6	4,586,576	68.1
Commerce, maintenance and car repair	4839	20.8	2,199	7.9	829,690	12.3
Construction	285	12.3	2,273	8.2	574,412	8.5
Other activities	1,080	46.5	5,324	19.2	741,015	11.1
Together	2,323	100.0	27,692	100.0	6,731,693	100.0

 

Economy indicators position the region at the top

Among all regions in Slovenia, economy indicators position the region covered by the Chamber of Commerce of Dolenjska and Bela krajina at the top (according to % of net sales, realized in foreign markets, the net value added per employee and the net revenues).